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dreamwriters) wrote2012-09-20 10:24 pm
dreamwriters) wrote2012-09-20 10:24 pm
personalish update - school-related things
Second week of classes through the research program I participate in through Boston University's Sargent College and this week was Wellness Week so I stayed later on Wednesday and today to participate in things.
Wednesday I helped out during a Reiki, Reflexology and Massage clinic. I helped with Reflexology and Massage because I don't know Reiki yet. And today I went after class on the Mindfulness Walk at Hall's Pond and Bird Sanctuary. There were ducks, squirrels, turtles and a huge Blue Heron. It was really nice and relaxing, though a little awkward in places because other people talking was a distraction, but it was a very good walk otherwise. I keep having to remember to file away Hall's Pond as an escape area close to home. The trip leader and I both talked about wanting to bring a sketchbook at some point and draw and write.
I like the classes I'm in: Therapeutic Energy and Touch Techniques which is going to cover Reiki, EFT, and self-massage and Developing Spirituality and Stress Hardiness which is a mix of mindfulness practices and stress reduction skills.
I also managed to talk to the guy who runs the newsletter finally.
I have a recovery story I'm turning in AND I intend to turn in an article on overcoming a sensitivity to touch. I'm still sensitive, but I find that the more I participate and am aware of when I'm getting sensitive, I'm able to handle it better.
Knowing other techniques to combine as necessary also helps.
Wednesday I helped out during a Reiki, Reflexology and Massage clinic. I helped with Reflexology and Massage because I don't know Reiki yet. And today I went after class on the Mindfulness Walk at Hall's Pond and Bird Sanctuary. There were ducks, squirrels, turtles and a huge Blue Heron. It was really nice and relaxing, though a little awkward in places because other people talking was a distraction, but it was a very good walk otherwise. I keep having to remember to file away Hall's Pond as an escape area close to home. The trip leader and I both talked about wanting to bring a sketchbook at some point and draw and write.
I like the classes I'm in: Therapeutic Energy and Touch Techniques which is going to cover Reiki, EFT, and self-massage and Developing Spirituality and Stress Hardiness which is a mix of mindfulness practices and stress reduction skills.
I also managed to talk to the guy who runs the newsletter finally.
I have a recovery story I'm turning in AND I intend to turn in an article on overcoming a sensitivity to touch. I'm still sensitive, but I find that the more I participate and am aware of when I'm getting sensitive, I'm able to handle it better.
Knowing other techniques to combine as necessary also helps.